Manager Product Management

DKSH Group; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manager, Product Management at DKSH Malaysia is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing marketing activities aligned with DKSH's Healthcare brand objectives in Malaysia. This role integrates global brand direction with local market requirements to drive brand awareness, product performance and sustained commercial growth across the Malaysian healthcare landscape.

You will lead end-to-end product launches, manage budgets, analyze market data, and collaborate with internal and

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in Business, Marketing, Science, or Medical field.
• 3–5 years of experience in product management or brand marketing.
• In-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory environment.
• Ability to translate insights into commercial plans and market strategies.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks in assigned territories including handling and compliance.
• Ability to analyze market data and assess product performance against objectives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools; English fluency required; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of the brand's Profit and Loss and achieve objectives via marketing strategies.
• Support and implement the approved marketing budget to optimize brand awareness and sell-through.
• Gather and analyze market trends, market share data, and competitive intelligence to guide decisions.
• Balance marketing activities across brand-building and training initiatives and events.
• Formulate and monitor Advertising and Promotions strategies and work with agencies for POSM rates.
• Play a strategic role in aligning product range with market trends and customer needs.
• Monitor brand responsiveness to patient preferences and advise adaptations where needed.
• Lead new product launches end-to-end: planning, pricing, rollout, samples, and POSM support.

Skills

Marketing principles

Brand management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Science, or related medical field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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Location: Petaling Jaya, MY, MY

Global Business Unit: HEC

Job Function: Marketing

Requisition Number: 244884

Description:

About the Role

The Manager, Product Management is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing marketing activities aligned with DKSH's Healthcare brand objectives in Malaysia. This role integrates global brand direction with local market requirements to drive brand awareness, product performance, and sustained commercial growth across the Malaysian healthcare landscape.

What You Will Deliver

• Support the management of the brand's Profit and Loss (P&L) and ensure preset business objectives are achieved through the execution of sound marketing strategies and plans
• Support and implement the approved marketing budget, allocating funds strategically to optimize brand awareness and drive sell-through across channels
• Gather and analyze market trends, market share data, and competitive intelligence to evaluate the effectiveness of marketing activities and guide strategic decisions
• Ensure an optimum balance across marketing activities, including brand-building exercises such as conferences, roadshows, Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs, round table discussions, and product launches, as well as internal and external product training initiatives
• Formulate and monitor the implementation of Advertising and Promotions (A&P) strategies, evaluating their effectiveness against brand objectives, and partner with agencies to secure competitive rates for Point-of-Sale Materials (POSM)
• Play a strategic role in ensuring product range and selection aligns with evolving market trends and customer requirements
• Monitor the brand's responsiveness to patient preferences at the local market level and recommend adaptations where needed
• Ensure inventory levels are managed in accordance with contractual agreements and demand forecasts
• Conduct financial feasibility studies of promotional activities to ensure alignment with profit objectives
• Lead new product launches end-to-end, encompassing launch plan development, timeline setting, retail pricing strategy benchmarked against market and competitor dynamics, roll-out coordination, sample preparation where applicable, and POSM support and display standards execution

What You Bring

• Degree or professional qualification in Business, Marketing, Science, or a Medical-related field
• Proven track record with 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar product management or brand marketing role
• I n-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, including market dynamics, regulatory environment, and product categories
• Strong understanding of marketing principles, strategies, and best practices, with the ability to translate insights into effective commercial plans
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks within assigned territories, including product handling, storage, and compliance requirements
• Ability to analyze market data, interpret clinical trial results, and assess product performance against objectives
• Ability to build and maintain strong, productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong project management capability with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey product information and marketing messages to diverse audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken; proficiency in additional languages is an advantage

Why Join DKSH

At DKSH, we help companies grow in Asia and enable people to perform at their best. You will be part of an organization that values accountability, collaboration, and long-term partnerships. We offer a dynamic environment where your contributions are visible and where you can build a meaningful career in Product Management.

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